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Global Politics Stephanie Lawson (Honorary Professor of Politics and International Studies at Macquarie University, Australia)

Global Politics By Stephanie Lawson (Honorary Professor of Politics and International Studies at Macquarie University, Australia)

Summary

Global Politics is a concise and engaging introduction to international relations. Lawson presents key theories and concepts, demonstrating how they apply to everyday life. Using examples from around the world, both historical and contemporary, the textbook presents a truly global picture of politics.

Global Politics Summary

Global Politics by Stephanie Lawson (Honorary Professor of Politics and International Studies at Macquarie University, Australia)

Global Politics is a concise and engaging introduction to international relations. In it, Stephanie Lawson introduces the key theories and concepts underpinning the discipline, giving readers a foundation to study politics on both a personal and global scale, including issues relating to gender, sexuality, and ethnicity, as well as the economy, environment, and concepts of justice. The textbook presents theories in their historical context, demonstrating how they can evolve over time. Case studies, both contemporary and historical, and biographies of key figures, help bring these issues to life. Additional features, such as key debates and summary questions, provide opportunities to analyse issues from a range of perspectives. Digital formats and resources Global Politics is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks The online resources include: For Students: - Multiple choice questions test your knowledge of the chapters and provide instant feedback - Extended case studies demonstrate theory in practice - Videos illustrate contemporary issues in International Relations For Lecturers: - Customisable PowerPoint slides support effective teaching preparation

Global Politics Reviews

A lively, well-written introductory text, with good supporting materials, that our students will find engaging. * Alan Apperley, Senior Lecturer in Politics at University of Wolverhampton *
This book enables students to cover traditional thinking on IR while challenging them to critically re-evaluate mainstream ways of thinking in one go. Contemporary topics are covered which also makes the textbook relevant to todays undergraduate students. * Taku Tamaki, Lecturer in International Relations at Loughborough University *

About Stephanie Lawson (Honorary Professor of Politics and International Studies at Macquarie University, Australia)

Stephanie Lawson (PhD, FASSA) has held chairs of Politics and International Relations at the Universities of East Anglia and Birmingham in the UK and at Macquarie University, Sydney. She is also Senior Research Associate, Faculty of Humanities, University of Johannesburg and Honorary Professor with the Department of Pacific Affairs, Australian National University. She is a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences in Australia, a past president of the Australian Political Studies Association, and a former editor of the Australian Journal of International Affairs.

Table of Contents

1: Introducing Global Politics 2: States, Nations and Empires 3: Traditional Theories in Global Politics 4: Critical Approaches to Global Politics 5: New Waves of Theorizing in Global Politics 6: Security and Insecurity 7: International Organizations in Global Politics 8: International Law 9: Diplomacy and Foreign Policy 10: Global Political Economy 11: Global Politics in the Anthropocene 12: Conclusion: Justice and the Future of Global Politics

Additional information

NGR9780198844327
9780198844327
0198844328
Global Politics by Stephanie Lawson (Honorary Professor of Politics and International Studies at Macquarie University, Australia)
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Paperback
Oxford University Press
20210219
368
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